About The Marina
Situated at the shore of one of New England’s most revered and culturally rich cities, Charlestown Marina offers excellent access to area attractions, including historic landmarks, diverse and dynamic business opportunities, and lively dining, shopping, and entertainment. Charlestown Marina offers seasonal, transient, and year-round dockage. Our winter live-aboard community can live comfortably with heated water, sewer lines, and attentive year-round staff.
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Charlestown has expanded
With the completion of a new, state-of-the-art 121-slip marina on Pier 6, accompanied by world-class amenities and superb waterfront dining, Charlestown Marina has rapidly transformed into one of the most sought-after destinations on Boston Harbor. We are currently taking bookings for the 2024 season; for more information or to secure your reservation, get in touch today.
Charlestown Marina
1 Pier 8, 13th Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
42˚22’33 N
71˚02’60 W
Tel: 617.242.2020
VHF: Channel 71
Nate Breyette
Dockmaster
Services & Amenities
- 371 single- and double-loaded slips with all new ipe wood decks that can accommodate vessels up to 400′
- 1225′ hybrid steel/concrete breakwater system with ipe wood decking designed to reduce wave and wake motion from the outer harbor
- Complimentary wi-fi
- Pier 6 Restaurant
- Paid parking
- Security staff and cameras
Plan Your Visit
- Metered electrical service offering 30 amps, 50 amps, 100 amps, and 200 amps with single- and three- phase power
- Water connections
- Complimentary waste pump out
- Clean showers and restrooms
- Laundry facilities
- Grilling stations
- Winter in-water storage
Fueling
Harbor Energy is located across the harbor within Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina. In-slip fuel delivery is available by request.
Harbor Energy offers diesel and 89 marine gasoline, as well as Jet A fuel and a variety of oils and additives.
For more information, visit their website, call 617.720.3835, or hail on VHF Channel 13.
Harbor Energy is open 7am - 3pm Monday through Friday.
2025 Marina Rates
Seasonal Dockage Rates
Seasonal dockage is based on the greater of the length of the vessel or dock.
Commercial Vessels, please add $100 per foot. Catamarans may be subject to an extra wide charge.
| Season | Double | T HeaD | Single | LIFT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUMMER – Pier 8: May 1 – Oct 31 |
$242/ft. | $361/ft. | $299/ft. | $443/ft. |
| SUMMER – Pier 6: May 1 – Oct 31 |
$263/ft. | $361/ft. | $309/ft. | $443/ft. |
| SUMMER – Pier 6 Premier Inner Breakwater: May 1 – Oct 31 |
$309/ft. | $361/ft. | $335/ft. | $443/ft. |
| Winter: Nov 1 – Apr 30 |
$77/ft.* | $88/ft.* | $88/ft.* | $443/ft. |
* $1600 Liveaboard fee
3% Discount on Seasonal Dockage Total for payments via check, wire, or cash.
Transient Dockage Rates
100% deposit required for transient dockage and utilities. Rates are per foot, per night
| 0ft - 40ft | 40.1ft - 60ft | 60.1ft - 80ft | 80.1ft - 150ft | 150.1ft - 200ft | 200.1ft+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | $5.00/ft. | $6.50/ft. | $7.50/ft. | $8.50/ft. | $9.50/ft. | $10.00/ft. |
| Weekly | $4.50/ft. | $6.00/ft. | $7.00/ft. | $8.00/ft. | $9.00/ft. | $9.50/ft. |
| Monthly | $4.00/ft. | $5.50/ft. | $6.50/ft. | $7.50/ft. | $8.50/ft. | $9.00/ft. |
Holiday Rates
Based on availability: Please add $2/ft. for July 4th weekend (Jun 29 - Jul 4) and Labor Day weekend (Sept 1 - 4). Two-night minimum stay.
Hourly Rates
Based on availability: $1.00/ft per hour
All dockage rates are based on the greater of either the slip or the vessel.
Winter fee full payment is due at signing.
Utilities
| Power | Rate |
|---|---|
| 30 amp | $45.00/day |
| 50 amp | $55.00/day |
| 100 amp | $145.00/day |
Parking
| SEASON | Monthly | Seasonally |
|---|---|---|
| Summer (May 1 - Oct 31) | $567/month | $2575/season |
| Winter (Nov 1 - April 30) | $412/month | $1854/season |
Parking passes may be granted based on availability. Additional parking may be available at the following nearby garages:
MGH (5th Avenue Parking Garage)
5th Avenue, Boston, MA 02129
Daily Parking: $28.00
No Overnight Parking
5 minutes walking
Flagship Wharf Parking Garage
197 8th Street, Boston, MA 02129
617-241-7640
Daily Parking: $28.00
Monthly Parking: $240.00
Valet
Overnight Parking Available
5 minutes walking
Nautica Parking Garage (Near USS Constitution)
88 Constitution Road, Boston, MA 02129
617-337-0068
Daily Parking: $29.00
Monthly Parking: $260.00
*Limited Availability
14 minutes walking
Transient Cancellation Policy
Deposit is paid in full 100% payment taken at time of booking. Guests wishing to cancel or modify their reservation must do so more than 14 days prior to the arrival date. Refunds for cancellations will be made less a $65.00 administrative fee. Cancellations made less than 14 days prior to arrival will forfeit the entire deposit, and modifications made less than 14 days prior to arrival will not be credited. No credit for early departures or late arrivals.
Ice/Merchandise
All perishable items and clothing products are nonrefundable.